Chemical Property of RENNIN
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Chemical Property:
- PSA:0.00000
- LogP:0.00000
- Storage Temp.:−20°C
- Purity/Quality:
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98%,99%, *data from raw suppliers
Renin *data from reagent suppliers
Safty Information:
- Pictogram(s):
- Hazard Codes:Xn
- Statements:
36/37/38-42
- Safety Statements:
22-24-26-36/37
- MSDS Files:
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Biological functions
Renin is the rate-limiting enzyme that initiates the cascade generating the angiotensin peptides that regulate
blood pressure, cell growth, apoptosis, and electrolyte
balance. Renin is a hormone that ultimately integrates
cardiovascular and renal function in the control of blood
pressure as well as salt and volume homeostasis.?Prorenin is activated by proteolytic enzymes such as trypsin and kallikrein. Acid treatment (optimal pH at 3.3) and
low temperature fully or partially (~15%) activate prorenin. The binding of prorenin to the renin receptor changes
the conformation of the prosegment to expose the active
site to activate the enzyme.
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Description
Renin is the rate-limiting enzyme for the initiation of the
cascade of the renin-angiotensin system. Plasma renin activity is a marker for hypertension. This is a drug target for
hypertension and renal disease. In the late 18th century, renin was discovered based on the
observation that the injection of saline extracts from fresh rabbit kidneys into other rabbits increased arterial blood
pressure.
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Uses
Rennin is a milk coagulant that is an enzyme obtained from the abo-
masum portion of the stomach of suckling mammals. it is most
active at ph 3.8. one part purified rennin will coagulate more than
five million parts of milk. the commercial extract of rennin is termed
rennet. it is used to coagulate milk in making cheese, junket, and
custard. see rennet.
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Biological Functions
Renin is an enzyme that is synthesized and stored in the
renal juxtaglomerular apparatus and that catalyzes the
formation of a decapeptide, angiotensin I, from a
plasma protein substrate. Renin has a narrow substrate
specificity that is limited to a single peptide bond in angiotensinogen,
a precursor of angiotensin I. Renin is
considered to control the rate-limiting step in the ultimate
production of angiotensin II. Control of renin secretion
by the juxtaglomerular apparatus is important
in determining the plasma renin concentration.
Three generally accepted mechanisms are involved
in the regulation of renin secretion. The first
depends on renal afferent arterioles that act as stretch
receptors or baroreceptors. Increased intravascular
pressure and increased volume in the afferent arteriole
inhibits the release of renin. The second mechanism is
the result of changes in the amount of filtered sodium
that reaches the macula densa of the distal tubule.
Plasma renin activity correlates inversely with dietary
sodium intake. The third renin secretory control mechanism
is neurogenic and involves the dense sympathetic
innervation of the juxtaglomerular cells in the afferent
arteriole; renin release is increased following activation
of 1-adrenoceptors by the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.
Angiotensin II, the primary end product of the
renin–angiotensin system, acts on the juxtaglomerular
cells to inhibit the release of renin; this process is therefore
a negative feedback mechanism. The half-life of
renin in the circulation is 10 to 30 minutes, with inactivation
occurring primarily in the liver. Small amounts of
renin are eliminated by the kidneys. Pure human renin has been used to develop specific inhibitors of the enzyme.
Low-molecular-weight orally effective renin inhibitors
are under development.
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Clinical Use
Renin inhibitors can be used for the treatment of
hypertension. In current medical practice, PRA is the
indicator of RAS overactivity and is more commonly treated using either ACE blockers and/or AT1 blockers
rather than a direct oral renin inhibitor. ACE inhibitors
and/or AT1 blockers are also part of the standard treatment after a heart attack. The diagnosis of kidney cancer
includes a juxtaglomerular cell tumor (reninoma), Wilms’
tumor, and renal cell carcinoma, all of which may produce renin and lead to hypertension in patients.